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Table 2 Comparison of VAS score showing the progression at the various follow-up timepoints of treatment between the two groups

From: Comparative efficacy of traditional conservative treatment and CT-guided local chemotherapy for mild spinal tuberculosis

Group

Before treatment

At the 1 month

At the 3 months

At the 18 months

Last follow-up

Group A

5.61 ± 1.63

4.75 ± 1.82

3.05 ± 1.53

2.56 ± 1.44

2.06 ± 1.07

Group B

5.23 ± 1.23

3.05 ± 1.37

2.86 ± 1.67

2.19 ± 1.34

1.81 ± 1.01

P value

0.075a

0.045b

0.231c

0.416d

0.384e

  1. a There was no significant difference in VAS score before treatment between the two groups (Repeated measure analysis, p > 0.05)
  2. b There was significant difference in VAS score at the 1 month of treatment between the two groups (Repeated measure analysis, p < 0.05)
  3. c There was no significant difference in VAS score at the 3 months of treatment between the two groups (Repeated measure analysis, p > 0.05)
  4. d There was no significant difference in VAS score at the 18 months of treatment between the two groups (Repeated measure analysis, p > 0.05)
  5. e There was no significant difference in VAS score at the last follow-up between the two groups (Repeated measure analysis, p > 0.05)
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

ISSN: 1471-2474

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